Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bath and North East Somerset UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, head teachers and principalss in the South West were paid a median of £65,735. The national equivalent stands at £70,977, putting this region 7.4% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £65,735 stretches to roughly £68,403 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004, so head teachers and principalss sit 105.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £65,735 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £68,403 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Bath and North East Somerset UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the South West (which includes Bath and North East Somerset UA) is £65,735 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does head teachers and principals pay in Bath and North East Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Head teachers and principals in the South West earn 7.4% below the national median of £70,977. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is head teachers and principals a well-paid job in Bath and North East Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004. Head teachers and principals in the South West earn £65,735, which is 105.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for head teachers and principalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bath and North East Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.